How do I get the best deal on a Gladstone car rental?

Finding an affordable, but high-quality car rental option traditionally involves a lot of shopping around and manual comparisons of each possibility. But with Airport Rentals, you can skip those hard stages and get a quick and easy solution for your travel requirements.

By creating a price comparison between the leading brands at Gladstone Airport, airportrentals.com pull together options from the likes Auto Europe, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Thrifty. All you have to do is enter your pick-up and drop-off dates, then take your pick of the various models and prices on offer.

To keep costs down, there are no hidden charges such as booking fees, you get free amendments and cancellations on most cars should you change your mind, and all vehicles come with a lowest-price guarantee.

What to do and see in Gladstone

Above all else, Gladstone is known for its idyllic location as the gateway to Australia’s postcard-worthy Southern Great Barrier Reef. The reef is home to countless species of bright tropical fish, turtles and manta rays. As such, this spot is one of the best places to don your snorkelling or diving gear and discover an underwater world of azure blues, vibrant greens and exotic sealife.

The Gladstone region is also generously peppered with national parks, such as Kroombit Tops, Isla Gorge, Expedition and Deepwater National Parks, so there’s plenty to do on land as well. Many of these feature challenging 4WD tracks, scenic hiking trails, rushing waterfalls and more - just don’t forget your camera!

Boasting the warm, sunny weather Australia is known for, Gladstone celebrates events and festivals all year round.

The Gladstone Harbour Festival occurs annually at Easter, offering families plenty of free entertainment in the form of rides, market stalls and tasty treats.

January’s SUNfest brings together a range of activities, from clay sculpting to clay target shooting, paper mache making to laser skirmish and indoor rock climbing to outdoor kite making.

Highlighting the area’s connection to its natural wonders, Ecofest on the first Sunday of June brings together businesses, industries and the community to celebrate environmental initiatives and offer everyone the chance to interact with activities and stalls.

Gladstone Airport in a nutshell

The airport is only 5km from the city, and having won the Regional Airport of the Year award in 2011, it’s one of the best of its kind in Australia.

You’ll find the Gladstone car hire companies in the arrivals lounge, so you can start your adventure as soon as you land. Gladstone is a good starting point to exploring Queensland with Brisbane to the South and Cairns to the North.

Gladstone Airport Car Rental Brands

You have a huge range of choices with AirportRentals.com when it comes to picking your car rental at Gladstone Airport.

All the major car rental brands are there for you to select from and each one offers a generous array of late model cars to get you on your way. There’s no quicker way to start your journey than picking up directly from Gladstone Airport - step off the plane and start your journey with minimum time and hassle when you opt for an airport pick up!

On Airport Brands:

Avis Car Rental is located in the Gladstone Airport Terminal Building, Gladstone QLD 4680. Whether you’re after the best price possible with an Economy or Compact model, or embracing the spirit of adventure with an SUV or Full Size 4WD, Avis has you covered.

Budget Car Rental is located in the Gladstone Airport Terminal Building, Gladstone QLD 4680. From Economy options that will save you a bundle to Luxury models that’ll have to journeying in style, Budget a great range of late model vehicles to accommodate your needs.

Europcar Car Rental is located in the Gladstone Airport Terminal Building, Gladstone QLD 4680. Europcar offers a large selection of late model vehicles from Economy up through Full Size sedans, SUVs and People Movers.

Hertz Car Rental is located in the Gladstone Airport Terminal Building, Gladstone QLD 4680. It’ll be easy to find what you’re after with their huge range of late model vehicles. Go for savings with an Economy option or carry the family in comfort with a 7 seater SUV. Many more options are available, so make sure to check them out!

Thrifty Car Rental is located in the Gladstone Airport Terminal Building, Gladstone QLD 4680. They have an extensive selection of late model vehicles on offer, from Compact and Full Size sedans to Wagons and Vans.

You can find Auto Europe Car Rental under one of the brands above, most often Europcar or Thrifty. It’s worth keeping an eye out for Auto Europe, as they can often do great deals.

Keddy by Europcar is located at the Europcar desk. Keddy has Europcar vehicles but they’re often the cheaper choice, depending on when you’re travelling.